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TT57 VXR

2008 Vauxhall VXR8

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,349 mi
Last recorded67,349 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall VXR856,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT57 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 64,683 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,142 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,254 miles

Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OS Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 38,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 34,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,363 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 27,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,151 miles

E.M.light on.

Offside front fog light lens broken.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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TT57 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 56,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TT57 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TT57 VXR registered?

TT57 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is TT57 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TT57 VXR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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